FOI ref: FOI-2024-2161
You asked
Regarding this analysis, I would like to find out whether it is possible to know the average life expectancy of Sri Lankans (Sri Lankan males and Sri Lankan females born in the UK and living in the UK vs Sri Lankan males and Sri Lankan females born in Sri Lanka and living in the UK).
We said
Thank you for your request.
Unfortunately, we are do not hold data showing the average life expectancy of Sri Lankan people living in the UK. The analysis referenced in your request was based on the harmonised standard for ethnicity classification developed by the Government Statistical Service (GSS). In this classification, it is not possible to identify people from a Sri Lankan background.